Council projects

We undertake many projects each year to improve the amenity and liveability of Glen Eira.

Council funds these projects, with additional funding at times from State and Federal Governments.

28 May 2026

Converting GESAC it to an all-electric facility

We’re getting GESAC off gas energy and converting it to an all-electric facility.

27 May 2026

Booran Reserve sand pit and playground upgrades

We are preparing to upgrade the sand pit and playground at Booran Reserve in Glen Huntly, so that we can reactivate the sensory water play area.

21 May 2026

Caulfield Park memorial plaques

We’re working with local suppliers and original designers to carefully recreate three memorial plaques in Caulfield Park that were removed in an act of vandalism in April 2026.

07 May 2026

Mackie Road Local Centre streetscape improvements

We are upgrading the Mackie Road Local Centre in Bentleigh East with new streetscape works to make the area safer, more accessible and welcoming for everyone.

16 April 2026

Staniland Grove streetscape improvements and toilet upgrade

We are upgrading Staniland Grove, Elsternwick, with new streetscape works and a modern public toilet to make the area safer, more accessible and welcoming for everyone.

14 April 2026

Murrumbeena Park – masterplan implementation

A new full-size multipurpose court is planned for Murrumbeena Park to support growing demand for basketball and netball.

09 April 2026

King George VI Memorial Reserve sportsground lighting upgrade

We’re upgrading the sportsground lighting at King George VI Memorial Reserve in Bentleigh East to improve accessibility, safety and usability for players, clubs and the wider community.

23 March 2026

Green Link (Ripon Grove) in Elsternwick active travel and biodiversity improvements

A sketch-style illustration of a redesigned residential street featuring a small landscaped roundabout with garden beds on both sides of the road. Trees and shrubs surround the area, with tall trees forming a backdrop. The road includes painted circular traffic-calming markings and a central bollard. A fence runs along the left footpath, and houses are visible in the background.

We’re improving Ripon Grove to make it safer, greener and more pleasant for people walking and riding bikes.

17 March 2026

Building Renewals Program

A modern building with large glass windows and a tall tree in front, surrounded by paved walkways, benches, and landscaped areas on a sunny day.

We are upgrading and renewing some of our community buildings to ensure they remain safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.

17 March 2026

Getting Off Gas

Rows of solar panels installed across a large metal rooftop, angled toward the sun, with industrial buildings and two workers visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

We’re upgrading Council buildings to run on renewable electricity, reducing emissions and creating more sustainable community facilities.

10 February 2026

Town Hall upgrades

Service Centre Entrance

We’re renewing the Service Centre entry at Glen Eira Town Hall to make it safer, more accessible, and welcoming for everyone who visits.  

08 January 2026

Footpath and streetscape work near Caufield Racecourse

We are preparing to undertake footpath and streetscape upgrade works around the perimeter of Caulfield Racecourse, including Normanby Road, Station Street, Smith Street, Kambrook Road, Booran Road, and Neerim Road.